Irish Cream White Russian

This Irish Cream White Russian is a fun St. Patrick’s Day cocktail. It is made with Irish Cream so for me that qualifies as a St. Patrick’s Day cocktail.

Also known as a White Russian with Baileys , this easy cocktail is smooth and creamy and a delicious drink. I personally like it as an after dinner drink, but it can be enjoyed as happy hour drink.

This drink recipe is also great for a St. Patrick’s day party.

This White Russian cocktail recipe is such an easy and simple cocktail to make, you don’t even need a cocktail shaker. They are creamy sweet cocktails that are really tasty and are a fun twist on a traditional White Russian.

This delicious cocktail are especially fun for a party.

The Classic White Russian is a favorite drink of mine and is delicious.

Irish Cream White Russian Ingredients

• Kahlua – Coffee Liqueur
• Irish cream liqueur – I used Baileys Irish Cream (Baileys Irish Cream is a liqueur made from Irish whiskey, cream, and I love that they have a light version now)
• Vodka – use a classic Vodka such as Ketel One or Smirnoffs
• ice cubes

Equipment

• rocks glass –  old fashioned glasses or whiskey glasses work well.
• cocktail spoon
• jigger

Full instructions in recipe card below.

Irish White Russian Recipe Variations

It is easy to come up with variations of this classic cocktail.

Caramel – I have also made this with a flavored vodka. I made a caramel version a few years back.

Black Russian – Just Kaulua and Vodka make up this classic drink.

How to Make an Irish Cream White Russian

Step 1 – Add ice to glasses.

Step 2 – Pour 1 oz of Kahlua into each glass over ice. Add 1 oz of vodka.

Step 3 – Carefully pour 1 oz of Bailey’s Irish Cream into each glass.

Notes:

• You can also just mix all the ingredients together (see older photo above) but I think that the layered method is a better way to present the drink.
• If desired, you can add a splash of milk, half and half or regular cream using the back of a spoon.
• Like the classic, Irish white russians should be served in rocks glass.

More St. Patrick’s Day Recipes

Irish Cream Cupcakes -baked with Irish cream and frosted with a buttercream icing. 

Shamrock Shaped Recipes – a fun collection and all are food shaped in a shamrock. 

St. Patrick Day Dinner Ideas – Easy and delicious recipes to celebrate!

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